Any estimate how much this setup will cost? Just curious how is it compared to other home theatre systems in the market.
On Fri, 27 Nov 2020 at 09:49, Ronald Jason Escrader <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi Access Indians, > > > > You can use two HomePods and a Apple TV 4K to create a Dolby Atmos home > theater system. Here’s how it works. > > > > Apple has updated the original HomePod, including the ability to create > the ultimate Apple surround-sound system. > > > > Alongside the launch of the HomePod mini, Apple gave the original HomePod > Home Cinema mode that lets you set one or two HomePods (paired in stereo) > as the default speakers for your Apple TV. And secondly, Apple has given > the HomePod support for Dolby Atmos. > > > > Dolby Atmos capability is a crucial element of a modern home theater > system which creates virtual channels that trick your ears into thinking > that sound is coming from all around you — left, right and above — instead > of just right in front of you. To watch movies or shows that support Dolby > Atmos, you need to have a smart TV that supports Dolby Atmos or you can use > a streaming stick that supports Dolby Atmos, like an Apple TV 4K or a Fire > TV Stick 4K. In the case of HomePod, you don’t need a TV that supports > Atmos because the Apple TV 4K can play Dolby Atmos audio over AirPlay 2. > > > > (Note: If you have an older TV that doesn’t support Dolby Atmos, you can > buy a streaming device that supports Dolby Atmos. You then connect that > streaming device directly to your Dolby Atmos soundbar or AV receiver via > “HDMI In” and then connect the sound bar/AVR via “HDMI Out” to your TV. But > there’s a catch because some Dolby Atmos soundbars, like the Sonos Arc, > don’t support an “HDMI Input” port and therefore can’t play Atmos content > on older TVs. So before buying a Dolby Atmos soundbar, be sure to make sure > it will work with the setup you currently have.)How to setup your Apple > Atmos system > > It’s actually pretty easy to setup an Atmos system with one or two > HomePods and an Apple TV 4K. Here are the steps: > > > > Make sure your iPhone (which you’re using to set up the system), > HomePod(s) and Apple TV 4K are all running the latest software. (It should > be iOS 14.2, tvOS 14.2 and HomePodOS 14.2, respectively.) > > In the room where you have your TV and Apple TV 4K setup, place your > HomePod. If you have one HomePod place it centrally (where a soundbar > should be). If you have two HomePods, place on either side of your TV. > > Open the Home app on your iPhone and make sure your HomePod(s) is in the > same “Room” as your Apple TV 4K. If you have two HomePods, you can then > configure them in a stereo pair. > > Turn on your Apple TV 4K. You should see a message asking you if use the > HomePod as your TV Speakers. > > Select Use as TV Speakers to turn on home theater audio. > > Note: It only works with your Apple TV. > > > > As good as Apple’s ultimate Dolby Atmos system is, it might not be for > you. The biggest issue is that it relies completely on the Apple TV 4K to > work and if you change inputs — say if you decide you want to play Xbox or > PlayStation, or you want to want cable — the sound won’t come out of the > HomePod(s). So the only reason to build out a Atmos system with owe or two > HomePods and an Apple TV 4K is if you never really plan on switching > inputs, or are willing to have an extra speaker like a soundbar for other > uses. > > -- > Disclaimer: > 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of > the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; > > 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails > sent through this mailing list.. > > > Search for old postings at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "AccessIndia" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/000c01d6c474%2472875310%245795f930%24%40gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/000c01d6c474%2472875310%245795f930%24%40gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- Disclaimer: 1. Contents of the mails, factual, or otherwise, reflect the thinking of the person sending the mail and AI in no way relates itself to its veracity; 2. AI cannot be held liable for any commission/omission based on the mails sent through this mailing list.. Search for old postings at: http://www.mail-archive.com/[email protected]/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "AccessIndia" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion on the web visit https://groups.google.com/a/accessindia.org.in/d/msgid/accessindia/CAAx3Jh09dYHFaYjPyk7nA8y9od8woQBNJi%2BkpaxVYRgMc7niLQ%40mail.gmail.com.
